Publications by authors named "S de Leon"
Background: While many clinical computed tomography (CT) protocols use helical scanning, the traditional method for measuring the volume CT Dose Index (CTDI) requires modifying the helical protocol to perform a single axial rotation. This modification can present challenges and mismatched settings across various scanner models.
Purpose: This study investigates the generalizability of a helical methodology for estimating CTDI across a diverse range of participants, CT scanner models, and protocol parameters.
The treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients has significantly improved with recent therapeutic strategies; however, many patients still do not benefit from them. As a result, new treatment approaches are urgently needed. In this study, we evaluated the antitumor efficacy of co-targeting G9a and DNMT1 enzymes and its potential as a cancer drug sensitizer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Delivering ethical care in global plastic surgery is challenging due to the unique complexities of resource-limited settings. Additionally, the rise of medical tourism has highlighted the importance of informed consent and awareness of the potential risks that are associated with seeking medical care in foreign countries. This article aims to consider core medical ethics principles and apply them in the context of delivering global plastic surgery.
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- This study compared the outcomes of two techniques for enteral nutrition—PEG and RIG—in adults with dysphagia from stroke during a specific time frame.
- Among 217 stroke patients, RIG showed a significantly lower likelihood of reoperation, cerebrovascular incidents, and ICU admissions compared to PEG.
- The study suggests RIG may be a safer option for enteral feeding in stroke patients, but highlights that patient-specific factors could impact choice and outcomes of the feeding method.